Chelsea have already tied a deal for Barcelona stiker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – and now, they're apparently enquiring about another Camp Nou hero.
The Blues have had a busy end to the transfer window, landing Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana and making an ambitious move for RB Leipzig wonderkid Josko Gvardiol. Aubameyang, rumoured for weeks, has joined for around £13 million.
But with Thomas Tuchel still wanting to add depth to his squad, Barça have apparently received another phone call from the German regarding one of their players.
Transfer guru Gerard Romero says that forward Memphis Depay has been talked about by Chelsea and that the west Londoners could launch a bid for the Dutchman – since he is unwanted by Barça.
Barcelona have had a frantic window with attackers joining left, right and centre. Ousmane Dembele returned from injury last season to sign a new contract this summer, joining Raphinha from Leeds United and Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich in committing to Xavi's vision.
Where that leaves Depay is unclear. The former Manchester United No.7 moved to Catalonia on a free transfer at the culmination of his contract at Olympique Lyonnais last summer, starting the campaign as the first-choice striker for the Blaugrana.
But Depay has faded into the background, his shirt number redistributed to Lewandowski. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has even touted Depay as a potential "last-minute move" for former club, United.
Whether a deal can be struck between Chelsea and Depay remains to be seen in the short amount of time remaining in the transfer window.
The Blues have spent over £240 million according to Transfermarkt.
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Thomas Tuchel is in a tough mood following two defeats in the opening five games. Chelsea lost to Southampton and the German has been bullish about making transfer moves to strengthen.
The Blues apparently want two new forwards. Callum Hudson-Odoi has left for Leverkusen on loan, while Crystal Palace lynchpin Wilf Zaha and AC Milan star Rafael Leao have been touted for spectacular moves. The Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal has been said to be “close” for days.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have had a breakthrough in signing Wesley Fofana, while one shock swoop for Harry Maguire has been rumoured.
